"cshenk" > wrote in
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>
> If you want to make Cajun add:
> File powder


You've mentioned that previously, and I thought it was a typo, so went
and looked it up.


"Filé powder, sometimes called gumbo filé, (say fee-lay) will thicken a
gumbo and add a distinctive kick of flavor. It is a simple ingredient
made from ground sassafras leaves. That's all, nothing more."

http://www.apinchof.com/filepow1103.htm


>
> Stray is the 'old bay' seasoning can. Useful all the time in many
> different ways. Suggest getting that right away. Not just for
> seafood boil! Works great on chicken too.
>


'Old Bay' was used a few times last night during the USA Food
Safari........

From the southern fried chicken, to the Chesapeake Bay crab cakes.


http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipeind...goryMain/440/1


http://www.sbs.com.au/food/foodsafar...x/cp/440/n/USA


I'll certainly be trying the crabcakes, and the cornbread.

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